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The lightweight hammock sling, whoopie sling, is widely used in the US to secure a sleeping system. It is essentially a piece of Dyneema material from Samson Rope - the name of the rope model is Amsteel Blue. This material has unique properties: resistance to ultraviolet radiation and aggressive environments extremely low stretchability strength 10 times higher than steel (2.5 mm cord can withstand 700 kg) This combination of properties makes the material ideal for making an ultra-light hammock sling. How it works and how to use it, see this video. How to make a whoopie sling • How to make a whoopie sling for a hammock How to properly hang a hammock for an overnight stay • How to properly hang a hammock for an overnight stay Option for a hammock overnight stay system (Spain, Pyrenees) • Overnight stay in a hammock: installation on a trail...